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Tansy is a member of the daisy family distinguished by its yellow
button-like flower heads. Also known as Golden Buttons and Cow Bitter, tansy
was first cultivated by the ancient Greeks and later became a common
botanical in Medieval monastery gardens.

Although the herb was once used in
cooking and to flavor liquors, the presence of thujone and other volatile
oils poses a risk of toxicity. However, these compounds also make tansy an
effective organic pesticide. Use caution when handling and avoid direct
exposure to small children and pets.

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Tansy is a perennial weedy member of the sunflower family easily identified by its button-like golden flower tops. The plant is native to most of Europe and some parts of the Mediterranean.

At one time, tansy was used as flavoring in puddings, sweetmeats and in various alcoholic beverages. However, due to the presence of thujone, which can trigger convulsions, hallucinations and respiratory arrest, tansy is rarely taken internally anymore. In the U.S., its use is restricted to alcoholic beverages, although the final product must be rendered thujone-free.

Tansy also contains 1,8-cineole and myrtenol. The former, also known as eucalyptol, is a chemical compound that protects the plant from predators. Myrtenol is used as a pheromone to attract and trap insects.